PARTS of New Zealand’s key export industries and its vital tourism sector are battling to get back on track a month after a deadly earthquake rocked the nation, crippling roads and slowing sh…
Train to Busan: South Korea’s new high speed rail is a gamechanger for tourists
IN the past decade, South Korea has been heavily dependent on Korail, the country’s national railroad operator that runs commuter, subway, intercity and freight trains throughout the country.…
Bhutan Airlines begins its new flight service to Bodh Gaya
Bhutan Airlines has begun flying to Bodh Gaya, catering to the Buddhist pilgrimage market.The airline, effective from December 4, 2016, would fly from Bangkok and Paro to the UNESCO-listed heritage…
Love is in the air: New dating app helps you chat up strangers in-flight
IF you’ve ever regretted not going up to the mystery man on row five, a new app will ease that process for you in the future.News.com.au reported that the app encourages users to upload their…
Australian theme park reopens to low crowds after fatal accident
AUSTRALIA’S Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast reopened to the public yesterday, six weeks after an accident on its Thunder River Rapids ride claimed the lives of four people.Kate Goodch…
How to enjoy Thailand’s Koh Samui away from the tourists
THE rise of Koh Samui in Thailand’s tourism scene has been nothing short of meteoric.Yet, Koh Samui holds many secrets close to its chest, allowing the smart traveler to discover its peaceful…
A Tiny Town in Myanmar Capitalizes on George Orwell Tourism
Amateur George Orwell scholar Nyo Ko Naing points to a portrait of a former British colonial official inside a planned museum in Katha, Myanmar. Aung Naing Soe / Associated Press In the 1990s, Nyo …
Honda Invests in Southeast Asia’s Grab for Motor Bike Ride-Sharing
Southeast Asian ride-hailing service Grab disclosed on Monday that Japan’s Honda Motor Co. had invested in the firm, as part of a $750 million funding announced previously, to collaborate on …
Here’s why so many Chinese tourists are vacationing in North Korea
MILLIONS of Chinese cross borders to overseas destinations, and their appetite for travel looks to be stronger than ever.But these are not the only countries in the region enjoying the fruits of Ch…
Ex-Goldman Trader Sells Tourists Access to Top Tokyo Restaurants
Are you a business traveler who wants to jump to the front of the waiting list for Tokyo’s most exclusive restaurants? Check out this former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. trader’s new ventur…